The Church Hymnal ‎#21

21. Before the ending of the day

1 Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That with Thy wonted favor, Thou
Wouldst be our guard and keeper now.

2 From all ill dreams defend our sight,
From fears and terrors of the night;
Withhold from us our ghostly foe,
That spot of sin we may not know.

3 O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Doth live and reign eternally.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Before the ending of the day
• Author (attributed to): St. Ambrose
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Daily Prayer: Evening
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD NO. 12
• Composer: R. Redhead
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.